PYSA
Leading as Gauteng Director at PYSA has been one of the most formative parts of my journey. It’s here that I learned how to translate ideas into structure — where advocacy met leadership in real time. PYSA has given me the space to lead at a provincial level, mobilise teams, and help young people engage meaningfully with the systems that shape their lives.
As Chief Advocacy and Partnerships Officer, I’ve worked alongside passionate changemakers to expand the organisation’s reach, build coalitions, and ensure that youth voices are not just present in decision-making spaces but actively influencing outcomes.
PYSA is proof of what happens when young South Africans take ownership of their future — when purpose and participation meet. It remains both a platform and a family, reminding me that leadership is not a title but a commitment to service.
Project Youth South Africa collaboration with SAIIA — community outreach initiative.
Project Youth South Africa: “Beyond the Ceiling: Youth Energy and Women Pioneering the Moment,” hosted at the Embassy of Brazil.
Preamble
We, the youth of South Africa, stand united to forge a future where our voices shape policy, our actions drive change, and our vision creates a nation rooted in justice, opportunity, and empowerment for all. Through Project Youth SA, we claim our place as the leaders of today, igniting a movement that transcends generations and transforms our communities, our country, and our world.
Article I: Name and Purpose
1.1 Name:
The organization shall be known as Project Youth SA, hereinafter referred to as "the Organization".
1.2 Purpose:
The purpose of Project Youth SA is to:
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Educate and empower young South Africans in civic and political engagement.
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Provide platforms for youth representation and address issues affecting young people.
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Connect young people with economic opportunities.
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Promote environmental justice and foster collaboration with stakeholders across sectors.
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Lobby for policies that prioritize the interests, needs, and representation of young people.
UNHRC Headquarters for southern African in Pretoria with SAIIA Researchers.
At work in the boardroom at the UNHRC.
International Youth Roundtable at SAIIA. Policy review of different nations and negotiations of the future of globalisation.